The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion

The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion
- The Pacific Crest Trail
This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich your experience of the journey.
For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washingtonâ€™s Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one of the premier hiking destinations in the world. But hiking is about much more than getting from A to B. Berger and Smith draw on their tremendous experienceâ€•together they have logged more than 12,000 miles on the PCTâ€•to give tested advice to long-distance hikers on trip planning, gear and safety, seasonal considerations, trailheads and resupplies, permits, and much more. B&W Photos throughout
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer Countryman Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781581572124
ReleaseDate 2014-04-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781581572124

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